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1. The house of people representatives and the state council are

A. Executive body C. Legislative body
B. Judiciary D. Ministers
2. Which one is not the common characteristics of unlimited government
A. Individuals right is not protected
B. There is not political and Economical freedom
C. Political power is in the hand of the people
D. There is not independent Judiciary
3. The consequence of breakdown of rule of law
A. Violation of human rights C. Violation of democratic rights
B. Rise of corruption D. all are answers
4. Which one of the following is true about the ruling system of Haile Selase

and Derg.
A. They were exercise the rule of law
B. They were repressive leader
C. They were democratic leader
D. They were accountable and Transparency
5. The independence of Judge means
A. Free from any kind of influence
B. Not directed by law
C. Do not have responsibility during decision
D. No answer

6. Accepting all cultural groups as equal and giving equal opportunities for

their development means

A. Semi culturalism C. anti culturalism
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B. Multi culturalism D. none of the above

7. Who is the head of the Executive branches in federal republic of Ethiopia?
A. President C. House of Federation
B. Prime minister D. Judiciary body
8. Among the following one is not the cause of corruption social and

economic problem.
A. It create in equality among citizens
B. It affects economic growth and reduces the social services
C. Not affect the prevalence of rule of law
D. It causes lack of faith and disregard for the law
9. The basic functions of the constitution are
A. Protecting the right of the citizens
B. Limiting the power of officials
C. Stating the obligation of citizens
D. All are answers
10. Feven is Christian, she has Muslim friend Aleweya. She respect and

appreciate her friend religion. Live peacefully with her friend Aleweya.

What show is it?

A. Discrimination against religion C. Tolerance of diversity
B. Not recognize equality D. un fair communication
11. In which government system all power is in the hands of central

government
A. Federal C. unitary
B. Confederal D. Autocracy

12. Gender equality ensure the right of women in the federal constitution of

Ethiopia means.
A. Avoiding customary and cultural practices affecting the right to

equality of women.
B. Equal rights of women during marriage and the time divorce.
C. Entering marriage with free and full consent
D. All are answers
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13. Supreme power of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia

government.
A. Council of ministers C. House of people representative
B. Ministry of justice D. prime-minister
14. In large and complex societies which the people cannot assemble. We

elect our representative. This refer

A. Indirect democracy C. representative democracy
B. Direct democracy D. A and C are answers
15. What we exercise when every member of society observe all laws

formulated and implemented in a country.

A. Rule of law C. sovereign authority of the people
B. Violation of law D. A and C are answers
16. What are the benefit of power distribution in federal system
A. It secures self government right of people
B. It limits the power and authority of the federal and regional

government
C. Not to work together on equal basis for their common good.
D. Except C others are correct
17. Equality of benefits and burdens is categorized under
A. Corrective justice C. procedural justice
B. Distributive justice D. court justice
18. The second revised constitution was written
A. 1933 B. 1987 C. 1955 D. 1995

19. The purposes and functions of the rule of law are

A. It provide security to the people
B. Protects human and democratic rights of citizens
C. Regulate relationships among people and government
D. All are answers
20. As a citizens we should stand guard for our countries what we say this?
A. Communism C. patriotism
B. Socialism D. chauvinism
21. When the United Nations did adopted universal declaration of human

rights.
A. 1948 B. 1976 C. 1966 D. 1979
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22. We all have to combat a very dangerous act against the well being

of the society are

A. Showing of favoritism toward relative and friends
B. Dishonestly appropriating goods usually money
C. Wrong doing of government officials or employees
D. All are answers
23. Which of the following does not explain the meaning of fairness
A. Exercising unequal treatment among the people
B. Equal or proper distribution to benefits and burdens
C. Treating people equally
D. Giving fair treatment to needy people
24. Who has responsible for interpreting the laws?
A. The Executive body C. the legislative body
B. The Judiciary body D. the parliament
25. What the government do people patriotic feeling about their

people?
A. Treating all citizens equally
B. respecting the authorized people
C. Discriminating among people right
D. none of the above

26. Which statements refer equality of burden?

A. Protecting public property
B. Preserving and conserving environments
C. Paying tax
D. All are answers
27. The right to engage freely in Economic activity is
A. Social equality C. Economic equality
B. Legal equality D. International equality
28. It is the categories of justice that is mostly used in determine

punishment and compensation criminal and civil cases. What organ of

the government?
A. social justice C. distributive justice
B. corrective justice D. Economic justice

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29. what we call the mechanism by which one organ of the government

control the other of the government

A. transparency C. Check and balance
B. honesty D. Accountability
30. Which one is not the system of government?
A. Unitary B. federal C. nonfederal D. social
31. Which of the following sets of legal documents serve as foundation of the

justice system
A. International convention C. constitution
B. Domestic law D. foreign policy
32. Power of the courts established by the federal republic of Ethiopia

constitution supreme federal judicial authority vested

A. High courts C. first instance courts
B. Supreme court D. Ministers of justice
33. The responsibility to be honest is related to the following sources of

responsibility?
A. Custom C. Moral principle
B. Law D. organization
34. The responsibilities of the executive body resides in the hands of
A. Prime minister and ministers
B. Judicial administration council
C. The president and vice-president of the federal supreme court
D. Federal and state presidents
35. Face to face democracy in which people can continually take an active
part is
A. Indirect democracy C. Autocracy
B. Direct democracy D. none of the above
36. The major features characterize limited government is
A. The power of the government emerges from the constitution
B. Citizens to participate in all matters that affects than live.
C. All citizens have the same legal right and obligation
D. All are answers
37. Legal institution include
A. Courts C. A and B are answers
B. Human right commission D. sharia court
38. Which constitution emphasized socialism as the guiding ideology?
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A. 1995 B. 1987 C. 1933 D. 1951

39. No person may be defined without a charge or conviction against him.

What right is it?

A. Right to life C. right to equality
B. Right to liberty D. right to nationality
40. What is the principle of toleration qualities refers
A. Understanding persons point of view
B. Respect other person
C. Recognize other peoples difference in idea, opinion belief and the like
D. All are answers.

41. Which statement is not correct

A. Reading involves the reader and the material to be read
B. Those who read a lot are those who have great knowledge
C. Spending more time reading lose desire to know
D. Reading helps you to be a well rounded person.
42. The Ethiopian parents born child. The child would get Ethiopian

citizenship. Why?
A. By birth place C. naturalization
B. By blood relation D. by requesting
43. National responsibility can be expressed
A. Resolve conflict in a peaceful way
B. Improve the image of the country
C. Doing everything you can for your country
D. All of the above
44. Which one is not part of Economic system
A. Free-market economy C. command economy
B. Mixed economy D. none of the above
45. Wealth means
A. The total amount of money and property that a person own
B. Something that can be obtained easily
C. Un necessary expenditure
D. None of the above
46. In order to say equity of taxation, which statement is true.
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A. All the tax rate is proportional or the same percent

B. If the tax rate is high, more tax will be paid
If the tax rate is low, less tax will be paid
C. If the tax base is high, more tax will be paid
If the tax base is low, less tax will be paid
D. Except A others are correct

47. The study of the equality of men and women is-

A. Social equality C. Gender equality
B. Political equality D. legal equality
48. One of an example of dependency is:-
A. Being inconsistent C. changing idea when other change
B. Having open relation with other D. A and C are correct
49. The characteristics of the democratic system is
A. A democratic constitution C. Active citizen participation
B. The rule of law D. all are answers
50. Which of the following shows relative poverty?
A. Lack of shelter C. Lack of food
B. Lack of clothing D. all of the above
51. Independence countries of the world have foreign relation, this

negotiation deals with the other known as

A. Integrity C. sovereignty
B. Diplomats D. nationality
52. Which of the following refers to readiness to consider or accept the idea of

others
A. Self reliance C. being regid
B. Open mindedness D. motivation
53. In which government in Ethiopia command economy was declared
A. The military government
B. Emperor Haile Selasse government
C. The EPRDF government
D. Under king Lalibela
54. Each person has the responsibility to manage his/her life well and being

successful in the future. What responsibility is it?

A. Organization responsibility C. personal responsibility
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B. Social responsibility D. moral responsibility

55. When you progress in a chosen profession over a long time is known as-
A. Job B. career C. work D. task
56. Voluntary organization must be_______________
A. Profitable business organization
B. To contribute to community development
C. Member join for personal benefit
D. Illegal organization
57. What is the traditional practice which affects our saving habit?
A. Thinking about the future
B. Some religious view
C. limit the number of children you have
D. plan a budget and be economical
58. One of the major duty of patriot is ________________
A. Promoting the common good
B. fighting against poverty and back wardens
C. Promoting the public interest
D. all are answers
59. Every person has the inviolable and inalienable right to life. What right is

it?
A. democratic right C. right to equality
B. human right D. right to liberty
60. what we say people or groups cannot solve their own problems without

others help
A. dependency C. independent
B. motivation D. lack of initiative
61. all of the following are qualities of a self reliant person except one
A. fear of defending ones own position
B. knowing ones own potential
C. respecting the good work of theirs
D. knowing ones own need
62. what can we do to protect natural resources
A. protect trees C. protect wild animals
B. replant trees D. all of the above
63. In order the government to provide social services, it collects taxes from

salary. What we call this tax

A. Income tax C. land use tax
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B. Business profit tax D. income rate

64. What are the three fundamental forms of knowledge
A. Learning, thinking and generalizing
B. Facts, concepts and generalization
C. Idea, truth and knowledge
D. Concept, fact and knowledge
65. A democratic system is characterized by all, except one
A. Wider public participation
B. Free, fair and periodic election
C. Dependency of the judiciary
D. Transparency and accountability
66. What the civic duty of a citizen should be
A. Being hard working
B. Being loyal to democratic principle and value
C. A and B are answers
D. Not respecting others
67. Those involved in manual work which requires a lot of energy called
A. White collar workers C. blue collar workers
B. Officer D. manager
68. Planning for the future includes
A. Family planning C. manage your money
B. Family budget D. all of the above
69. Moral responsibility are expressed
A. Punctuality C. keeping a promise
B. Dishonest D. A and C are answers

70. Having a work Ethics means

A. Arriving at work on time
B. Spending working hours and resources on work
C. The ability to work faster and efficiently
D. All are answers.
71. Which of the following is an indicator of poverty?
A. Doctor-people ratio C. life expectancy
B. Death rate of babies D. all of the above
72. Level of community participation is
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A. Political participation C. A and B are answers

B. Social participation D. Terrorist organization
73. HIV/Aids is a dangerous infectious disease. The way to stop this is

through
A. Avoiding multiple sexual partners
B. Un protected sex with many partners
C. Not using condoms
D. Touching the blood if an Hiv/Aid victim has cut
74. Self reliance people make good decision, because
A. They based facts and experience
B. Exercise constructive criticism and self criticism
C. They are open mindedness
D. All of the above
75. What are the instruments for collecting data
A. Questionnaires C. group discussion
B. Observation D. all are answers
76. Giving free service to achieve a goal to benefit a community or society is
A. Chauvinism C. organization
B. Voluntarism D. none of the above

77. Which of the following could not be a factor for the existence of drought

in Ethiopian?
A. Deforestation C. over grazing
B. Replantation D. population explosion
78. A work that involves professional knowledge or intellectual labor is ____
A. Manual labor C. mental labor
B. Physical labor D. none
79. Social participation can express
A. Fight against crime C. drug abuse
B. Combat social problem D. all of the above
80. Which of the following work behavior is categorized under dishonesty
A. To arrive work place on time
B. Improper use of resources
C. To steal time
D. B and C
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